Former FAA executive Shannetta R. Griffin has been named the executive director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), overseeing Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, Martin State Airport and the state’s regional aviation assistance program. Griffin began in her new position on April 7.
Griffin previously served as associate administrator of airports for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from 2021 to 2025. In that capacity, she led a team of more than 700 employees nationwide and administered national airport safety and standards, planning, engineering, federal compliance and financial assistance programs to provide complex solutions for more than 3,300 public-use airports across the country.
Before joining the FAA, Executive Director Griffin served in executive leadership roles for the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) and the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA).
“I have full confidence in Shannetta to lead MAA and help grow BWI Marshall Airport, one of Maryland’s most significant economic engines,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Wiedefeld. “Her proven leadership and commitment to promoting safety, fostering economic growth and providing premiere customer service ensures BWI Marshall remains one of the top airports in the region.”
Griffin expressed her pleasure at being selected for the leadership position, saying “I will build upon relationships with our community and airline partners, and the very capable and dedicated staff to advance the airports as economic gateways to our region and the world.”
